The average train between Assen and Bern takes 12h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Assen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bern at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 12h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Bern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Bern. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Bern station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
Assen to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Assen to Bern train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Assen and Bern is 675.5 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Bern via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 3m.